Samsung has already provided a wealth of software upgrades for the original Galaxy Note, which first shipped just over a year ago on Android 2.3-based firmware. Now signs seem to point towards the OG Note being updated directly to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, as part of an upgrade that'll include two major new features -- the TouchWiz Nature UX, and the multi-window feature from the Galaxy Note 2. Multi-window was a showcase feature for the Note 2, allowing multiple apps to be used on a split screen at any time.

Reports from SamMobile indicate that a new firmware version, N7000XXLS3 is in testing at Samsung, and includes the Nature UX and multi-window support, in addition to limited "air view" floating cursor support using the S Pen. And today a video has surfaced from French YouTuber Jimmy Nodet, which seems to show an even newer ROM -- N7000XXLS7 -- in action. The (admittedly shaky) footage shows the TouchWiz Nature UX running on an original Note, as well as fully-functional multi-window capabilities. The video description claims this is an "official Android 4.1.2 update" for the international Galaxy Note. That doesn't guarantee its legitimacy, but on the other hand the video doesn't match any custom ROM we're familiar with.

Of course Samsung hasn't announced anything officially, but there are a lot of original Galaxy Note owners out there who'd be very happy if these reports turned out to be correct. Nevertheless, until the updated software out of Samsung's internal testing circles and available for download, Note owners would be advised not to get too excited.

It pretty clear that the split screen multitasking window will appear on all US MODELS very soon. The Galaxy Note 2 is the BEST DEVICE EVER made from a software and features standpoint. I am currently a Galaxy S3 owner on Tmobile and will be buying the Galaxy Note 2 on November 15th. I have said it months ago and will say it again their will be NO better device on the market the next 180 days period... No Htc DNA, No Motorola Razr Maxx Hd, No Lg Nexus 4, No Lg Óptimus G,. Features and software alone beats all..

1. "the split screen multitasking window will appear on all US MODELS very soon" You've been saying that well before it was even released here in the US. Care to share any new "predictions"?
2. "I have said it months ago and will say it again their will be NO better device on the market the next 180 days period" You also said basically the same thing of the Verizon Galaxy Nexus at first, and the Evo 3D. You even went so far as to say the 3D would be "Sprint's flagship device well into 2012", and it was discontinued not even 2 months into the year. Just a blind, stupid fanboy saying whatever he can to bolster his confidence in a cell phone. Sad.

The bigger question is, will the Note get all the same software features as the Note 2? Seems the hardware would be plenty capable. The note isn't that old and support for premium phones for at least 2 years would make getting one more compelling.

1. "the split screen multitasking window will appear on all US MODELS very soon" You've been saying that well before it was even released here in the US. Care to share any new "predictions"?
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I don't know the person you are replying to or what he's said before...but, these 'predictions' about the multi-window Samsung TW feature are correct. Read what folks have found out on AC forums and on XDA developers forums.

VZW, for instance, is apparently including the feature upon releasing their model later this month. I have no doubt it will at least be available when 4.1.2 comes for the Note 2, at the latest.

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